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Christmas dinner with the Courtaulds
It’s 1942 and the Second World War is on, but millionaires Stephen and Virginia Courtauld are still entertaining their guests with Christmas dinner at Eltham Palace and Gardens in Greenwich, London. Read this page to find out what they are having for their festive feast!
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The English Heritage Trust is governed by a board of trustees who meet five times a year to discuss the day-to-day running of the organisation.
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A brief history of Halloween, All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day with Dr Michael Carter
Dr Michael Carter takes us through the history, traditions and celebrations of these holy days, and offers his tips on how to host your own authentic Halloween celebrations this year.
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The Saltire Mosaic at North Leigh
The large and luxurious Roman villa at North Leigh had at least 19 decorated mosaic pavements, but only one is visible today – the saltire mosaic, which takes its name from the distinctive X-shaped crosses or saltires at the heart of its design.
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Farthing & the History of Swagger
Artist Stephen Farthing has long had a fascination with swagger portraiture. This is seen in some of his earliest works as an art student inspired by the grand French court paintings of artist Hyacinthe Rigaud, to more recent works created in response to the 17th-century portraits by William Larkin at Kenwood, London. Find out more about swagger portraiture and take a closer look at some of the historical paintings that have inspired Stephen Farthing’s works, including those represented in Kenwood’s Suffolk Collection.
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For many who lived through the Second World War, clothes rationing was one of the more memorable daily adjustments to their lives on the home front. Historian and author Julie Summers examines the impact of clothes rationing during wartime.
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From Roman rusks to 21st-century 3D printed titbits, Food Historian Annie Gray unpicks the toothsome history of a favourite snack.
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Tales of swashbuckling pirates have been around for centuries, but beyond the thrills and spills of fiction, who were the real pirates? In this article, English Heritage's Senior Historian Paul Pattison reveals the unexpected faces of England's notorious pirates.
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From Hounds to House Pets: A History of Dogs in England
Historical geographer Philip Howell explains how the history of dogs in England is both very ancient and surprisingly modern.